Shann Avenue is in Keighley and in Bradford district. BD21 2TL is located in the Keighley Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Keighley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shann Avenue, Keighley, BD21 2TL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD21 2TW, BD21 2TN, BD20 6HU, BD21 2HX, BD21 2TH, BD20 6ND, BD21 2HY, BD21 2TJ, BD21 2RS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BD21 2TL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 55.6% | 5.4% | 51.0% | 4.6% |
| Male | 49.8% | 44.4% | -5.4% | 49.0% | -4.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22.4% | 33% | 10.6% | 37.9% | -4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.8% | 44% | -17.8% | 44.2% | -0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 10.1% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 8.3% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 31.6% | 45.5% | 13.9% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 42.9% | 29.4% | -13.5% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 18.2% | 14.9% | -3.3% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 8.2% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39% | 22.8% | -16.2% | 18.2% | 4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 12.8% | 0.5% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 12.3% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 8.2% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 19.2% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.7% | 21.5% | 4.8% | 33.8% | -12.3% |
| Other | 3.1% | 3.2% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 9.5% | 20.3% | 10.8% | 2.7% | 17.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 90.2% | 74.6% | -15.6% | 81.4% | -6.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
In this area, 81.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.8% | 81.1% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 10.2% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 6.7% | 3.8% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.7% | 80.8% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 14.9% | 14.5% | 9.8% | 5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.2% | 1.2% | -9.0% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| Italy | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Poland | 4.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18% | 37.2% | -19.2% |
| Christian | 56.9% | 46.2% | 10.7% |
| Muslim | 19.6% | 6.5% | 13.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shann Avenue was 253.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.7% higher than the Keighley Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shann Avenue has the 14th highest crime rate of 120 local areas in Keighley Central and the 181st highest crime rate of 1,552 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 148.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.5%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Shann Avenue, Keighley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £232,500 | 2025-11-07 | £234,348 |
| 32 Shann Avenue, Keighley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2025-08-13 | £181,853 |
| 45 Shann Avenue, Keighley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-08-13 | £195,444 |
| 25 Shann Avenue, Keighley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2024-07-12 | £148,682 |
| 10 Shann Avenue, Keighley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2023-01-06 | £156,317 |
BD21 2TL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Close Nursery School Airedale Road , BD21 4LW | - not rated | 2,885 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merlin Top Primary Academy Braithwaite Avenue , BD22 6HZ | 4out of 4 | 503 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merlin Top Primary School Braithwaite Avenue , BD22 6HZ | - not rated | 503 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Victories Catholic School Guard House Road , BD22 6JP | - not rated | 608 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Victories Catholic School Guard House Road , BD22 6JP | 3out of 4 | 608 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Primary School Cartmel Road , BD21 2RD | - not rated | 758 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Spring Gardens Lane , BD20 6LH | - not rated | 859 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holy Family Catholic School Spring Gardens Lane , BD20 6LH | - not rated | 877 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Keighley Green Head Road , Utley BD20 6EB | 3out of 4 | 1,199 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhead High School Greenhead Road , Utley BD20 6EB | - not rated | 1,199 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakbank School Oakworth Road , BD22 7DU | - not rated | 2,158 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calversyke Middle School School Road , Guardhouse BD22 6JG | - not rated | 615 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Middle School Spencer Street , BD21 2QQ | - not rated | 929 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swire Smith Middle School Cherry Tree Rise , Long Lee BD21 4RU | - not rated | 2,795 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bronte Middle School Bogthorn , Oakworth BD22 7LU | - not rated | 2,813 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Middle School Grange Road , Riddlesden BD20 5AB | - not rated | 2,834 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keighley College Cavendish Street , BD21 3DF | - not rated | 1,429 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Phoenix Special School Braithwaite Avenue , BD22 6HZ | - not rated | 520 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Phoenix Braithwaite Avenue , BD22 6HZ | 4out of 4 | 520 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Braithwaite Special School Braithwaite Road , BD22 6PR | - not rated | 629 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whinburn Residential School Hollins Lane , BD20 6LU | - not rated | 990 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Whinburn Pupil Referral Unit Hollins Lane , BD20 6LU | - not rated | 990 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cliffe Castle Pavilion | Spring Gardens Lane | 959 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ling's Kitchen | 45 Braithwaite Avenue | 453 yd | |
| Old Time Fisheries | 183 Devonshire Street | 748 yd | |
| Pizza Krunch | 103a Braithwaite Avenue | 775 yd | |
| Best Roti | 139 Devonshire Street | 839 yd | |
| UK Fried Chicken | 199 West Lane | 876 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Highfield Recreation Ground Highfield Lane | grass pitches | 606 yd |
| Merlin Top Primary Academy BRAITHWAITE AVENUE | 705 yd | |
| Holy Family Catholic School SPRING GARDENS LANE | grass pitches | 859 yd |
| Highfield Community Association DREWRY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 917 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 159.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.